Fire Station Government Bids & RFPs

Vendor must begin work within ten days of the notice to proceed. Completion date to be confirmed after contract award if not specified. vendor must begin work within ten (10) days of the notice to proceed.

Payment upon submission of invoices to City of Rockford Accounts Payable. the awarded vendor will be paid upon submission of invoices to: city of rockford accounts payable, 425 east state street, rockford, il ****.

The city generally awards contracts on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. the city generally awards contracts on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

Bidders must complete required EEO certifications and workforce data forms. failure to complete this form will result in disqualification of vendors bid or proposal.

Failure to furnish required bond may cause rejection and bid deposit retained as liquidated damages. failure to furnish the required bond within the time specified may be cause for rejection of the bid and any bid deposit may be retained by the city as liquidated damages.

Mandatory prebid meeting will begin at 10:00am on October 28, 2026 at Rockford Fire Department Station 8. mandatory prebid meeting will begin at 10:00am on october 28, 2026 at rockford fire department station 8.

Protests must be submitted in writing within seven days after the invitation to bid opening. firms wishing to protest bids or awards shall notify the central services manager in writing within seven (7) days after the invitation to bid opening.

Late bids will not be accepted and will be automatically disqualified. late bids and proposals will not be accepted and will automatically be disqualified from further consideration.

The anticipated substantial completion date is July 31, 2028 and final completion date is December 29, 2028. The anticipated substantial completion date is July 31, 2028 and final completion date is December 29, 2028.

Bidders must provide bid security of 5% of maximum bid price. no proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by bid security made payable to owner in an amount of 5 of bidders maximum bid price

If bidder fails to sign contract within 15 days, bid security is forfeited as liquidated damages. if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the owner as liquidated damages.

Bids may be denied if American Iron and Steel requirements are not met. bid proposals may be denied if the requirements of this section are not met and waivers are required.

Site visit is not required. Additional dates and times can be arranged by contacting Jasmine Powers. a site visit to the facilities is not a requirement.